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8th Grade Lesson PlansWeek of September 24-28
Monday, 9/24/12Learning Objective:"I will...
  • organize my ideas for writing (in prep for Independent Reading Paper)
Procedures:
  • Copy HW in agenda
  • What are today's objectives?
  • Take U2P1 pretest--go over correct answers
    • Begin working on pages 28-30 in WW while pretest is being graded & returned
  • Complete persuasive 3-paragraph essay model together as a class, using "A Retrieved Reformation" as the example
    • Access copies of the model completed in class HERE
HW:
  • Complete pages 28-30 in WW due Wed; pages 31-33 due Thurs.
  • Prepare for U2P1 posttest on Friday
  • Continue working on Independent Reading project--due October 11

Tuesday, 9/25/12
Learning Objective:
"I will...
  • organize my ideas for writing (in prep for Independent Reading Paper)
Procedures:
  • Copy HW in agenda
  • What is today's objective?
  • Continue completing model for 3-paragraph persuasive essay
  • Analyze the teacher sample provided-- highlight reasons & accompanying examples; underline transition words
HW:
  • Complete pages 28-30 in WW due Wed; pages 31-33 due Thurs.
  • Prepare for U2P1 posttest on Friday
  • Continue working on Independent Reading project--due October 11

Wednesday, 9/26/12
Learning Objective:
"I will...
  • know what formula writing looks like & how to do it.
  • brainstorm ideas for a time capsule
Procedures:
  • Copy HW in agenda
  • What is today's objective?
  • Check HW: pages 28-30 in WW
  • Use formula writing with practice prompt: Write a paragraph describing five activities you enjoy doing in your spare time. (Complete individually following teacher's model on SmartBoard).
  • Brainstorm ideas for a time capsule (5 paragraph essay) representative of 8th graders in the year 2012--to be opened in 2112.
  • Begin completing formula writing "spokes & wheels" on 5 paragraph essay.
HW:
  • WW Pages 31-33 due Thurs.
  • Prepare for U2P1 posttest on Friday
  • Continue working on Independent Reading project--due October 11

Thursday, 9/27/12
Learning Objective:
"I will...
  • Brainstorm and organize ideas for writing (Time Capsule)
Procedures:
  • Copy HW in agenda
  • What is today's objective?
  • Check HW: pages 31-33 in WW--correct answers together in class in preparation for tomorrow's post test
  • Finish formula writing "spokes & wheels" on Time Capsule topic
  • Begin writing 5-paragraph essay in class.
HW:
  • Prepare for U2P1 posttest on Friday
  • Continue working on Independent Reading project--due October 11

Friday, 9/28/12
Learning Objective:
"I will...
  • Demonstrate mastery of U2P1 words
  • Demonstrate current writing skills through in-class Writing Pre-assessment (5 paragraph essay about 3 items to place in Time Capsule)
Procedures:
  • Copy HW in agenda
  • What are today's objectives?
  • Take U2P1 Post test
  • Finish in-class Writing Pre-assessment, using Formula Writing
  • Read independently
HW:
  • Finish reading Independent Reading book, if you're not finished yet.
  • Begin/continue Independent Reading 3-paragraph persuasive essay & Story Map DUE OCTOBER 11th.